Billy Engle was an American actor best known for his work in “Oh, Mummy!” (1927), “Westward Whoa!” (1925), and “Tight Cargo” (1926).
Personal and Family Life
Billy Engle was born Maurice Braun on May 26, 1889, in Czernowitz, Bukovina, Austria. He was married to Eva Braun from August 27, 1916, until her death on June 17, 1937. They had one child together.
Career Highlights
Billy Engle began his film career in 1919, appearing in various Christie comedies during the 1920s. He is noted for his roles in three Best Picture Academy Award winners: “It Happened One Night” (1934), “Mrs. Miniver” (1942), and “The Best Years of Our Lives” (1946). He also acted in two Best Picture nominees: “Test Pilot” (1938) and “Friendly Persuasion” (1956).
Death and Legacy
Billy Engle passed away on November 28, 1966, in Hollywood, California, due to a heart attack. His contributions to film, particularly in comedy, have left a lasting impression on the industry and continue to be remembered by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| All Wool | 1925-10-24 | |
| The Best Man Wins | 1935-01-14 | Undetermined Role |
| Riders of the Kitchen Range | 1925-06-06 | |
| Exposed | 1938-11-05 | Waiter |
| Too Many Mammas | 1924-10-12 | Drunken club patron |
| Jus’ Passin’ Through | 1923-10-14 | Immigrant Convict |
| Kick Me Again | 1925-11-24 | Professor Lightfoot |
| Live, Love and Learn | 1937-10-29 | Mr. Dittenfuss – Alfredo’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| The Nurse from Brooklyn | 1938-04-29 | Minor Role |
| Tell No Tales | 1939-06-12 | Tramp Comic (uncredited) |
| What! No Beer? | 1933-02-10 | Beer Drinker (uncredited) |
| Good Time Henry | 1934-05-03 | |
| The Cruise of the Jasper B | 1926-12-12 | Little Mover |
| You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man | 1939-02-17 | Circus Attendant |
| The Housekeeper’s Daughter | 1939-10-26 | Taxicab Driver |
| The Flying Deuces | 1939-11-03 | Legionnaire |
| Love Shy | 1928-03-24 | |
| The Cowboy Sheik | 1924-02-03 | |
| Chase Yourself | 1926-06-26 | Short Friend |
| Reckless Rosie | 1929-04-06 | Mr. Bloomer |
| A Studio Rube | 1922-03-19 | |
| His Angel Child | 1929-02-16 | |
| Rupert of Hee-Haw | 1924-06-07 | Short Officer |
| The Dancing Millionaire | 1934-12-14 | Dancing Academy Customer |
| Fully Insured | 1923-12-16 | Client |
| When the Daltons Rode | 1940-08-23 | |
| Go West | 1940-12-06 | Barfly |
| Ridin’ for Justice | 1932-01-04 | Sam – the Stutterer |
| Two Girls on Broadway | 1940-04-19 | Sound Man in Courtroom (uncredited) |
| The Way of All Flesh | 1940-07-05 | Newspaper Owner |
| Life Begins at Forty | 1935-03-22 | Well-Wisher |
| The Lone Star Trail | 1943-08-06 | Shorty |
| Early to Bed | 1936-06-05 | Golf Player |
| The Gold Ghost | 1934-03-16 | Short Miner (uncredited) |
| I Stole a Million | 1939-08-01 | Bookkeeper (uncredited) |
| Sudden Money | 1939-03-31 | Peewee |
| Contented Calves | 1934-08-06 | Breezy’s Assistant |
| Million Dollar Legs | 1932-07-08 | Klopstokian Athlete (uncredited) |
| Wide Open Spaces | 1924-07-06 | Phil Sheridan |
| Hustlin’ Hank | 1923-11-11 | |
| It’s a Joy! | 1923-12-30 | Studio Musician |
